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It's less than 2 months until the "8th ANNUAL PROM GOWN GIVEAWAY." For the first time ever, the event will be held BEFORE Spring Break - March 10-11 at the DoubleTree Hotel Exhibit Hall-Lloyd Center. This is the only opportunity teens will have to get a FREE prom gown from Abby's Closet. Once the event is over, the remaining gowns are packed up and put into storage until the following year.
Please help spread the word so that every young woman can have the dress of her dreams to wear to prom. Mark the dates on your calendar and plan to attend or volunteer (volunteer sign-ups will begin in mid-February on our website). |
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"DREAMS CAN COME TRUE"
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It's not about a dance ...
It's about who you are,
and who you are going to be."
Disney, "Prom," (Released 4/2011)
The 2nd Annual "Dreams Can Come True" contest is in full swing. If you are a female high school Senior, graduating this Spring, tell us about your dreams (or nominate a deserving young woman).
 | | 2011 Winner Maria Martell (Glencoe High Grad) with the Abby's Closet Board |
The winner will receive the honor of choosing the first prom gown of the year from Abby's Closet (the largest prom gown closet in Oregon). In addition, she will receive a $1,000 college scholarship, donated by T.J. MAXX. Our wish is to present the winner with a LAPTOP (to use at college) and GIFT CERTIFICATES for prom (hair, nails, make-up, dinner, etc.). Let us know if you would be willing to make a donation to help make this happen.
For more information or an application, CLICK HERE. The deadline to appy is FEBRUARY 6. So, don't delay, enter now. |
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OUR WISH LIST | | |
It's the little things that count. Besides a free prom gown, the teens love receiving additional gifts at the giveaway event. Let us know if you have any of the following items to donate (or take them to one of our donation drop-off sites):
- Formal purses or wraps
- Sparkly jewelry
- Personal care items - makeup, perfumes, hair accessories, nail polish, etc.
- Gift certificates to help make prom extra-special, ex. flowers, dinners, nails, make-up, etc.
Silent Auction items are also needed for upcoming events. |
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PROM GOWNS NEEDED | | |
Donate any formal gowns you aren't going to wear again and give them another  chance to dance. Especially needed are gowns in sizes 0-4 and 15 and above.
Donations are accepted year-round. CLICK HERE to find a location near you. Thanks to all of the businesses who are our donation drop-off sites. |
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DRESS DRIVES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS | |
Thanks to our STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD members for organizing dress donation drives at their high schools. Here are the dates:
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SCHOOL |
DATE of DRESS DRIVE | |
Central Catholic |
February 13th - February 22nd | |
David Douglas |
January 30th - February 10th | |
Jesuit |
January 30th - February 3rd | |
Lake Oswego |
January 9th - January 20th | |
Lakeridge |
January 9th - January 20th | |
Sam Barlow |
January 31st - February 3rd | |
Sunset |
February 13th - February 24th | |
Tigard |
January 16th - January 20th | |
Tualatin |
January 11th - January 20th | |
West Linn |
January 30th - February 10th | |
Wilson |
January 16th - January 30th |
If you would like to organize a drive at your high school, college, church or business, please let us know. It's easy. We can give you lots of SUGGESTIONS.
We would like to receive all donations BY FEB. 24, so they can be prepared for this year's giveaway event. Donations received after that date will be saved for next year. |
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Thank you for your continued support of Abby's Closet. See you at the Prom Gown Giveaway in March.
Sincerely,
Sally Egland
President Abby's Closet |
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